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STAFF CONTACTS

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Matthew Mansour

m.mansour@latrobe.edu.au

TBA

ABOUT THIS SUBJECT

Entrepreneurship is an essential element of today’s society. This subject will outline the basic principles of Entrepreneurship within the context of I.T. It will examine the steps required in developing an idea into a   business and will explore the tools and necessary insights to make a successful I.T. venture. You will        have an opportunity to interpret and employ theory to case studies. Guest speakers will present and          discuss start-up issues, pitfalls, and the ingredients for success.

You will also have an opportunity to develop professional skills related to ethical and moral decision making and evaluate the social implications of work and the broader global context.

SUBJECT INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES (SILOs)

Upon successful completion of this subject, you should be able to:

1.   Analyse various resources for financing entrepreneurial ventures with understanding of the development process needed.

2.   Critically analyse social and ethical issues in entrepreneurial ventures as well as more broadly across IT and business.

3.   Apply contemporary practices in the development of a career profile and portfolio.

4.   Examine the responsibilities of IT professionals to employers, clients, and society.

5.   Reflect and analyse personal viewpoints toward managing relationships and individual personal entrepreneurial capacity.

GRADUATE CAPABILITIES (GC)

ESSENTIALS

The Essentials are three vital areas of learning that all La Trobe undergraduate students will experience throughout their course:

1. Global Citizenship

2. Innovation and Entrepreneurship, and

3. Sustainability Thinking.

Information aboutLa Trobe’s Essentialscan be found athttp://www.latrobe.edu.au/essentials/what-the- essentials-mean-for-you.

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The Global Citizenship Essential will be evaluated in this subject by exchanging values and perspectives through group work and team presentations.

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The Innovation and Entrepreneurship Essential will  be  evaluated  in  this  subject  by  the generation of new ideas, problem solving and risk taking through concept development and testing with potential customers, team presentation and assignments.

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The Sustainability Thinking Essential will be evaluated in this subject by encouraging students to develop solutions that transcend borders and harness the economic benefits of sustainability as part of their team presentations, reflections and written assessments.

LEARNING ACTIVITY SCHEDULE

*Timetable details are available athttp://www.latrobe.edu.au/students/timetables.Students should also regularly check this subject’s LMS site for updated information.

SELF-DIRECTED STUDY

In addition to the learning activities specified, you are expected to allocate approximately 4 hours per week of self-directed study in this subject. This time includes subject preparation, completing        learning activities, readings, assessment preparation and other related work to enhance your              participation in this subject and your learning at La Trobe.